Mark Carney says Canada supports safeguarding shipping - Speech Brief
10 March 2026 20:09 UTC · Prime Minister of Canada · PMO News Release · Source · Email X Link

Mark Carney says Canada supports safeguarding shipping

Key points

  • condemned Iran’s strikes on civilians and civilian infrastructure
  • supported securing Strait of Hormuz, international shipping, and G7 coordination

TL;DR

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with President Emmanuel Macron to condemn Iran’s strikes on civilians, emphasize securing the Strait of Hormuz and international shipping, and coordinate a G7 response to regional escalation and rising energy prices.
Original text

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron. Prime Minister Carney and President Macron discussed the escalating situation in the Middle East. They condemned Iran’s strikes against civilians and civilian infrastructure and underscored the need to prevent further regional escalation. The leaders underscored opening secure access through the Strait of Hormuz. Prime Minist...

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